Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)